Unit of competency Outline

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Assist with conditioning animals

Assist with conditioning animals

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMGAS306
State Code
BBE97
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/11/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
20/06/2018
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to condition animals in order to modify their behaviour through assisting with formulating and demonstrating a conditioning plan, based on operant conditioning techniques.This unit applies to individuals working as animal keepers and carers, who are expected to perform tasks under supervision. These individuals work under broad supervision and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources. Work routines must meet organisational and compliance requirements for ethical handling and welfare of animals, work health and safety, and biosecurity appropriate to the work role.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop a conditioning plan
  • 1.1 Identify a range of desirable and undesirable behaviours for specific animals
  • 1.2 Identify the trainable behaviour in consultation with supervisor
  • 1.3 Identify appropriate positive reinforcement to be used
  • 1.4 Identify conditioned reinforcer in consultation with supervisor
  • 1.5 Compile the conditioning plan in consultation with the supervisor and according to WHS, animal welfare and organisation policies and procedures
2. Condition a behaviour
  • 2.1 Establish a conditioned reinforcer with the animal under supervision
  • 2.2 Demonstrate approximations under supervision, to condition an animal
  • 2.3 Show that behaviour when demonstrated under stimulus control meets animal welfare and ethics requirements
  • 2.4 Maintain record of behaviour being conditioned according to organisation policies and procedures
3. Monitor and review a conditioning plan
  • 3.1 Review the short-term and long-term objectives of the conditioning plan regularly in consultation with the supervisor and other relevant personnel
  • 3.2 Update the conditioning plan regularly according to organisation policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3916 ACMGAS306A Assist with conditioning animals Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODC25 ACMBEH404 Condition animal behaviour Unit of competency